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Post by Shawn on Mar 28, 2018 8:39:21 GMT -5
Well I decided to give these a go for now. If they do well I can transplant outside in planters for the Hummingbirds. These are described as fast growing and are edible. They are said to have a spicy flavor like watercress. I doubt I will eat them. They grow to 10" in height and are in shades of apricot, cream, soft yellow and rose. Machine: Harvest Pods: Park Vendor: Renees Nutes: AG, started with 2ml. I only used 1 seeds per pod. In case some do not germinate I can always add another. The seeds are large, larger then cilantro seeds and almost as large as a pea. It is sitting on my desk for now. Will these be too large for the Harvest, Maybe. I can always remove a pod or two or three is needed as they grow. But hey I am giving it a whirl to see what does happen. The best, they are beautiful and full. At worse, a dud that should be planted outside only. Won't know until I try.  |
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Post by Kate on Mar 28, 2018 11:06:08 GMT -5
They're beautiful. One of my favorites of the images you posted.
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Post by MaryL on Mar 30, 2018 9:15:42 GMT -5
They’re gorgeous and I’m excited to see how they grow.
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Post by Shawn on Mar 30, 2018 9:22:47 GMT -5
I have seeds if you want any
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Post by Shawn on Mar 30, 2018 9:56:14 GMT -5
I am not seeing any life (not that I expected to I guess I just wanted to see if these large seeds would sprout) on top so for the heck of it I carefully looked in the pod and peeled back the sponge on one and there are roots coming out the bottom of these large seeds so I guess something IS happening.
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Post by Kate on Mar 30, 2018 20:10:53 GMT -5
It's hiding from you! It won't get away with it much longer.
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Post by MaryL on Mar 31, 2018 12:57:01 GMT -5
Even if you don’t eat them, they are a really pretty garnish for your salads. And charcuterie platters, if you’re entertaining. Heck, I make a charcuterie platter just for myself to nosh on while watching a favorite movie.  |
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Post by Shawn on Mar 31, 2018 13:31:04 GMT -5
Just checked the seeds. These have thick shells. Two of them have softened and have roots in the bottom of the seed and softening in the tops. The other 4 seeds are still softening and all look like they will begin to root soon. I was very careful as not to damage anything growing. While they say they are fast growers, they are slow to soften and germinate. Next time I check I should video it.
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Post by Kate on Mar 31, 2018 14:02:06 GMT -5
You should video! I'd love to see it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2018 14:15:33 GMT -5
To speed things up, you could even now take a utility knife and just nick off the corner of a seed that seems to be recalcitrant.
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Post by Shawn on Mar 31, 2018 14:36:22 GMT -5
To speed things up, you could even now take a utility knife and just nick off the corner of a seed that seems to be recalcitrant. Good Idea. I may do that. I just need to figure out what side to nick it. |
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Post by Shawn on Apr 2, 2018 10:48:19 GMT -5
Two of the six pods have shoots this morning. Another two pods have roots starting to come out and the last two nothing so far that I can see but softening of the shells. Below I have a picture of a seeds that has the roots starting to come out next to a dime to show the size of the seed. Then the deck and you can see the two stems. Why one is green and the other is brown I have NO idea but it looks healthy. I am going to try to germinate a couple in a paper towel JUST in case.   |
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Post by Shawn on Apr 2, 2018 10:53:47 GMT -5
To speed things up, you could even now take a utility knife and just nick off the corner of a seed that seems to be recalcitrant. I tried to nick a few that I just put in paper towels and the shell when dry is hard as a rock, like a nut. I will try again when they soften. Question, do I seal the zipp bag or leave it open for air? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 11:33:13 GMT -5
When I scarify or nick the hard nutlike seeds, I slit the sponge and sandwich the seed inside and put it in the basket.
You can also put it in a paper towel and sealed baggie and then add it to the sponge after germination. A heat mat with an open baggie or low heating pad will help too. A sunny window is always good for warmth(if it ain't snowing LOL)
I usually seal the bag, but if it is on top of heat I leave it open, checking every day to see if it is still damp.
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Post by MaryL on Apr 2, 2018 16:51:02 GMT -5
I leave my bag open because I got mold or mildew. But even “open” it’s pretty much closed, so I sometimes flap it a bit to get some air in there, while also making sure the towel doesn’t dry out.
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Post by Shawn on Apr 4, 2018 16:49:52 GMT -5
A third one is starting to come up now. Hopefully the other three will as well.
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Post by Kate on Apr 5, 2018 13:00:42 GMT -5
I can't wait to see them grow!
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Post by Shawn on Apr 5, 2018 15:53:58 GMT -5
These have Lily Pad looking leaves.  |
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Post by Kate on Apr 5, 2018 18:38:52 GMT -5
I love those leaves! Very tropical looking!
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Post by MaryL on Apr 6, 2018 18:37:30 GMT -5
I love those leaves too, they’re lovely. I had a bunch of orange nasturtiums planted along my driveway after admiring a friend’s because the foliage is so pretty even when not in bloom. (Probably not the same variety, but the leaves are the same shape.)
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